Take ownership of key finance operations, ensuring accurate accounting, strong financial controls, and effective management of client and supplier accounts. You'll play a vital role in building a high-performing finance team while providing support across the wider finance function whenever needed.

We want you to:

Own and drive monthly and quarterly financial close process ensuring accurate financial results and requirements are completed within corporate timelines.

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts/ budgets as required.

Create insightful month-end management reporting for UK and European management.

Budget control, budget management system maintenance and improvement

Proactively drive cost savings.

Build relationships with other functions both in the UK and in Europe, to become trusted partners.

Provide commentary and insight into monthly results against the business plan and prior year.

Oversee the quarterly and annual audits, acting as the primary point of contact with internal and external auditors.

Oversee all areas of tax compliance (VAT, transfer pricing, corporation tax).

Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.

Create new internal accounting corporate policies and maintain existing policies.

Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions to automate the accounting process without sacrificing accuracy and accountability.

Meet financial accounting objectives and Ad hoc analysis as required by the Finance Director, CFO, and the wider business

Drive continuous improvement of end-to-end accounting practices

Supporting corporate projects such as SAP HANA rollout, K-SOX

About you:

Education and background in Accounting or Finance

2+ years of experience as a Finance Manager

ERP Systems skills (Preferably experience in SAP)

Strong numeracy, analytical and good research skills

Accurate and thorough data management

Understanding and knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations

Accuracy and organized approach to issues

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Team player

Ability to multitask.

Strong attention to detail and an investigative nature

Ability to explain complex issues and present technical information clearly.

Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise

Excellent computer/ Microsoft Office skills, especially in Excel.

Qualified/Part qualified ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent qualification

What we offer:

Competitive Salary & Benefits Package

Company Car

Private Medical Insurance

Pension 6% Matched

25 Days Holidays plus Bank holidays with option to buy/sell

Group Income Protection & Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits & Retail Discount

Flexible Working

Access to Hyundai & Genesis Sponsored events

Access to Employee Car Scheme (once passed probation)

Office Lunch Allowance